Grounded warmth meets craftsmanship and simplicity.

Welcome to the Warm Japandi Kitchen

Warm Japandi brings together practical design with warm timber and natural textures. The result is calm, uncluttered and designed for everyday living.

Get the design ingredients behind this kitchen vibe.

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What makes a Warm Japandi Kitchen?

Natural textures

Timber, stone, rattan, and soft finishes add depth and organic warmth. Focus on tactility. Choose materials that feel as good as they look and let their natural variation be the story.

Warm tones

A calming mix of warm beige, pale stone and grounded wooden tones creates a tonal harmony that feels grounded and effortlessly liveable.

Warm timbers

Natural materials are key, and timber takes centre stage. Focus on warm, grounded tones that feel authentic and understated, rather than orange, glossy or heavily grained finishes. Oak, walnut, ash and soft timber-look materials work beautifully. Balance this with your flooring, benchtops and wall colours.

Simple details

Keep the vibe simple and restrained, with clean cabinetry, minimal handles and a calm colour palette. Let one or two materials take the spotlight, whether that's a timber island, stone benchtop, handmade-look tile or brushed metal detail.

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Warm Japandi Kitchen Styles

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Warm Japandi Kitchen Styles

Midcentury Modern

Japandi

Warm Japandi

Midcentury Modern

Cabinetry

Cabinetry

Cabinetry sets the tone for your entire kitchen.

It’s often the first thing your eye is drawn to, shaping the overall feeling of warmth, light, and cohesion within the space.

Discover the key features behind the Warm Japandi cabinetry palette and the warm and grounding atmosphere it creates.

Framed, flat panel cabinetry

Framed, flat panel cabinetry

This is a recessed centre panel surrounded by a simple frame, offering subtle depth and craftsmanship while maintaining a clean, contemporary feel. Square, minimal profiles keep the look refined rather than traditional.

A softer approach in timber

A softer approach in timber

Timber is best used with intention. Rather than applying it throughout the entire kitchen, feature it on the island, pantry wall or select cabinetry, then balance it with soft neutral tones to keep the space feeling light, warm and contemporary.

Clever storage

Clever storage

Keep the calm and give everyday clutter somewhere to go. Prioritise deep drawers, appliance cupboards, bin drawers, pantry storage and places for small appliances.

Fine vertical details

Fine vertical details

Slim timber battens or handmade ceramic finger tiles can work well, especially on an island or feature panel.

Surface finishes

Surface finishes

Surface finishes

Surface finishes

Matt

Honed

Natural timber grain

Handmade look tiles

Soft concrete look surfaces

Layout guide

Priotise flow

Start with a functional layout that supports your routine. Position key zones, including the fridge, sink, cooktop and prep area, to support an easy, efficient workflow.

Hide evereyday appliances

An appliance cupboard helps keep benchtops clear while keeping daily essentials within easy reach. It's a simple way to maintain a calm, uncluttered kitchen without compromising convenience.

Reduce visual clutter

Position sinks and clean-up zones thoughtfully so they're not the first thing you see. Keeping everyday mess out of sight helps the kitchen feel calmer and more considered.

Common mistakes

Orange timber

This is one of the fastest ways for the kitchen to feel dated. Fix: Compare timber samples against your flooring, benchtop and wall colour before committing.

Too much black

Black tapware, black handles, black lighting, black stools and black appliances can push this style too dark. Fix: Use black in small amounts only. Let timber and soft neutrals do most of the work.

Mixing timber tones

Timber floors, timber cabinets, timber stools and timber shelves can clash if the tones are all slightly different. Fix: Choose one main timber tone, then keep any other timber pieces either very close in colour or clearly different on purpose.

Now you know your Kitchen Style..

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Kitchen Palette App 'Warm Japandi' Looks Access

$120.00 $96.00

Start with one of 9 Complete Warm Japandi Kitchen Looks, then make it your own inside our app. Choose from 150+ architect-curated materials with our guided palette builder, with links to real products you can source. Create as many kitchen projects as you need, each with its own palette, Moodboard and Specifications.

✓ 9 Complete Kitchen Looks
✓ 150+ architect-selected materials, colours + finishes
✓ Create multiple projects
✓ Direct supplier links to real products
✓ Budget, mid-range and premium options
✓ Guided process & how-tos
✓ Moodboard + specs tool
✓ Use on desktop & mobile

.. and much more.

Kitchen Palette App Full Access

$480.00 $150.00

Start with one of 36 Complete Kitchen Looks, then make it your own inside our app. Choose from 560+ architect-curated materials with our guided palette builder, with links to real products you can source. Create as many kitchen projects as you need, each with its own palette, Moodboard and Specifications.

✓ 36 Complete Kitchen Looks
✓ 560+ architect-selected materials, colours + finishes
✓ Create multiple projects
✓ Direct supplier links to real products
✓ Budget, mid-range and premium options
✓ Guided process & how-tos
✓ Moodboard + specs tool
✓ Use on desktop & mobile

.. and much more.

Meet the founders

“Turn scattered inspo to a clear, cohesive kitchen vision.”

At Anew Space, we know the early stages of a renovation can quickly become overwhelming. That’s why we (an architect and a designer) created The Kitchen Palette App - to help you move from scattered inspiration to a clear, cohesive kitchen vision with beautifully curated materials and guidance from the very beginning.

x, Xiaona & Rosie

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